# Quizlet vs Scribd

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quizlet at 61% against Scribd's 14%. Quizlet also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Scribd's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Quizlet sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Scribd sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Quizlet holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quizlet has 1.1M ratings behind it against 273, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Quizlet's written reviews are positive against 14% of Scribd's.

Quizlet ships an update weekly, Scribd fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quizlet | Scribd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quizlet-more-than-flashcards/id546473125/reviews)** | [2.8 (273 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribd-170m-plus-documents/id6448807714/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1M** | 273 |
| Positive reviews | **60.8% of reviews** | 14.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | #135 |
| Size | 263 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Quizlet Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/546473128) | [Scribd](https://appshunter.io/developer/332135353) |

## What reviewers say

### Quizlet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quizlet-more-than-flashcards/id546473125)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Education, #8 Top Free · Education, #109 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This app provides personalized study tools to help you prepare for tests. It transforms your notes into various study materials like flashcards and practice tests, adapting to your learning pace and offering AI-powered homework help. Study with others and track your progress across devices.

**Highlights:** AI-generated flashcards and practice tests, Personalized study recommendations, Bite-sized study suggestions, Offline access to study decks, Adaptive practice questions, AI-powered homework solutions, Collaborative study features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quizlet Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Quizlet Teacher | $35.99 | per year |
| Quizlet Teacher | $35.99 | per year |
| Quizlet Go | $44.99 | per year |
| Quizlet Plus | $44.99 | per year |
| Quizlet Plus Unlimited | $44.99 | per year |
| Quizlet Plus | $44.99 | per year |
| Quizlet Go | $44.99 | per year |
| Quizlet Go | $44.99 | per year |
| Quizlet Plus | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great study tool
- 👍 Helpful for learning vocabulary and concepts
- 🚀 Efficient flashcard creation and review
- 👍 Useful for a variety of subjects
- 👍 Personalized learning experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy after recent updates
- 💰 Paywall for essential features
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Syncing and editing issues
- 🔒 Accessibility issues for visually impaired users

**Reported bugs**

- Flashcard content disappearing or duplicating
- Freezing and loading issues on mobile
- Incorrect answers marked as correct in tests
- Inability to rearrange flashcards in a set
- Scanning feature not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add bullet point support for flashcards
- More color customization options
- Ability to edit flashcards during review
- Alphabetical sorting for flashcard sets
- Offline access to all features


### Scribd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribd-170m-plus-documents/id6448807714)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Access a vast library of over 200 million documents covering diverse topics, from government records and research papers to DIY guides and user manuals. Understand anything with shared knowledge from a global community. Read offline and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Access 200M+ documents, Official government documents, Research papers and dissertations, User manuals and DIY guides, Offline PDF downloads, Sync across multiple devices, Includes Everand and SlideShare

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scribd Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $7.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $11.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $11.99 | per month |
| Everand Membership | $11.99 | per month |
| Everand Membership | $16.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Excellent content library
- 💯 Great value for money
- 🤓 Helpful for research and learning
- 🙌 Seamless reading experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Unexpected charges after cancellation
- 🤯 Confusing navigation between Scribd and Everand

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues due to constant redirects
- Inability to download or access certain content
- Syncing problems between devices

**Requested features**

- Offline reading mode
- Ability to highlight and annotate content
- Improved search and discovery features
- Support for older device models


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quizlet free?

Quizlet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scribd free?

Scribd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Quizlet or Scribd?

Quizlet is rated higher. Quizlet averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1M ratings, while Scribd averages 2.8 from 273 ratings.

### Do Quizlet or Scribd have ads?

Quizlet shows ads; Scribd does not.

### Which is updated more often, Quizlet or Scribd?

Quizlet ships an update weekly, and Scribd fortnightly. Most recently, Quizlet was updated on September 24, 2026 and Scribd on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Quizlet or Scribd?

Quizlet currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and Scribd at #135. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*